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1 PublicationIon Irradiation-Induced Sinking of Ag Nanocubes into Substrates
Choupanian, S.; Möller, W.; Seyring, M.; Pacholski, C.; Wendler, E.; Undisz, A.; Ronning, C.
Abstract
Ion irradiation can cause burrowing of nanoparticles in substrates, strongly depending on the material properties and irradiation parameters. In this study, it is demonstrated that the sinking process can be accomplished with ion irradiation of cube-shaped Ag nanoparticles on top of silicon; how ion channeling affects the sinking rate; and underline the importance of the amorphous state of the substrate upon ion irradiation. Based on these experimental findings, the sinking process is described as being driven by capillary forces enabled by ion-induced plastic flow of the substrate.
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Advanced Materials 11(2023)1, 2300570
DOI: 10.1002/admi.202300570
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